----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter K." <peterk at enteract.com>
> [new tactics? Is the AFL-CIO paying attention?]
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/16/business/worldbusiness/16META.html
>
> German Metalworkers' Union Wins Higher Wages
> By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
>
> FRANKFURT, May 15 - After nearly two weeks of one-day strikes at scores
of companies, Germany's
> giant metalworkers' union reached a deal with industry that will
increase wages by 4 percent this
> year.
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Ah yes, lay down the tools. Who crunches the numbers for Germany's big unions?
Ian